Marea gazzard biography of michaels

sculptor

Education

Born in Sydney, Australia, Gazzard studied ceramics at the East Sydney Technical College, now the National Art School, from 1953 to 1955.

After travelling to Europe, Gazzard enrolled at the Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London where she studied from 1955 to 1959. Returning to Sydney, Gazzard studied sculpture at the National Art School, with Lyndon Dadswell.

Career

During this period she became close to ceramicists Lucie Rie and Hans Coper.

In 1960, she opened a studio in Paddington, New South Wales, and in 1963 staged her first solo exhibition. Gazzard had a significant exhibiting career, with some notable highlights.

In 1973, Gazzard was invited to exhibit at the National Gallery of Victoria in the landmark exhibition "Clay and Fibre" with Mona Hessing